Water talk and desert thirst in a Phoenix exchange
Las Vegas editor Vin Suprynowicz cites and critiques Arizona water policy as Nevada officials and residents urge conservation. He riffs on Luxor indoor river and Goodyear lakes while contrasting desert uses with political clout, noting Arizona’s larger voting power and the CAP project’s limited returns.
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New Luxor
Christensen
Southern Nevada Water Authority
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Charlie
Growers Association
Buckeye
Florence
Eloy
Vietnam
Luxor
Phoenician
East Camelback Road
Phoenix-Scottsdale
Department of Fish & Game
Ms. Pearson
Note on Ventilated Cars for Pet Safety Reminds Drivers
A reader recalls leaving a note for dog owners who lock pets in cars without ventilation. The note warned that animals can die in closed vehicles and urged proper ventilation. The message reflects concern seen during grocery shopping and asks owners to consider animal welfare.
Ignoring North Korea Threat Sparks Letter Debate
Joanna Meitz Roe of Mesa criticizes Kevin Lynn and United We Stand for political grandstanding over North Korea. She warns against ignoring real threats and contrasts Perot supporters with those she labels power hungry, urging focus on national safety.
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North Korea
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Stalin
Mussolini
Karadijh
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Zhirinovsky
Russia
Lynn
Perot
Joanna Meitz Roe Mesa
Hasty judgment on Fay’s vandalism prompts self-reflection
The note argues against quick judgments of Singapore’s punishment for Fay’s vandalism and calls attention to domestic child abuse cases at home. It asks readers to examine local faults such as parental alcoholism and mistreatment of children, urging action to protect the vulnerable.
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Fay
Public letters form for Tribune readers
The Tribune invites reader letters on any public issue. Include writer name and contact details for verification. Brief letters may be edited for clarity. Send to P.O. Box 1547 Mesa AZ 85211 or by fax to the Tribune.
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American military at war with its own success
In a critical reflection on U S defense, Clifford May notes shrinking budgets and downsizing reduce active duty forces from 2.2 million in 1987 to under 1.7 million today. He argues civilian corporate culture clashes with military discipline, and warns there is no clear military fix for Bosnia, North Korea, or the Iran Iraq fanatics. Wellington’s remark frames the paradox: losses versus gains in a modern era.
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Missouri
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Nebraska
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Belgrade
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North Korea
Iraq
Iran
Israel
Asia
Duke of Wellington
Tax dollars invested in children save money in the long run
A reader criticizes Stan Barnes and a Tribune column for arguing against public funding for children. The letter urges investing $5,000 per child in early childhood education and health to save up to $100,000 per five years per illiterate youth, condemning expanded prisons and pledging opposition to Barnes and allied politicians.
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